Experienced Real Estate Attorney in Farmington Hills, MI

Often in the United States it can seem like a real estate attorney vs a real estate agent. Unlike a real estate agent, an attorney’s job is to defend and protect your rights and interests in real estate transactions. If your purchase is nuanced in any way, your lawyer will be able to anticipate risks, negotiate contracts, interpret legal documents, and serve as your overall ally.

In addition to assisting with all other real estate issues, The Rubinstein Law Firm can help residential and commercial clients with foreclosure, loan modification, deed in lieu of foreclosure, short sale, bankruptcy, and other remedies. Whether you have property in Michigan or Florida, or are a buyer or seller, The Rubinstein Law Firm is here to help.

In Michigan, an easement is a legal right to use someone else's property for a specific purpose. Easements can be created in several ways, including by agreement between the property owners, by prescription (through long and continuous use), or by necessity (when there is no other way to access a property). 

For example, a utility company may have underground wires and an agreement that it can come onto your property at any time to work on them. We recommend consulting with or hiring a real estate law expert if you have questions or concerns about easements in Michigan, as the laws and procedures can be complex.

In Michigan, the disclosure law requires sellers of residential real estate to disclose certain information about the property's condition to potential buyers. This information includes any known defects, issues, or conditions that may materially affect the value of the property. The seller must provide the buyer with a written disclosure statement before the sale is finalized.

The disclosure statement must be based on the seller's actual knowledge and observations of the property and must cover specific areas such as the foundation, roof, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, as well as the presence of hazardous materials. The seller is not required to disclose defects that are open and obvious or can be discovered through a reasonable inspection by the buyer.

A Michigan real estate attorney can fully review all disclosures, ensure that you’re asking the right questions, and even help you file a claim of fraud in the case that a seller fails to disclose a defect with serious ramifications.